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Lafayette, MS County is a great place to look for jobs. The future job growth in Lafayette, MS County is projected to be 58.08%, higher than the US average of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate of 3.4% in Lafayette, MS County is lower than the US unemployment rate of 4.1%. This makes it an ideal location for those looking for employment opportunities and long-term job security in the area.

The unemployment rate in Lafayette County is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Lafayette County has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Lafayette County is $54,720.
- The median home cost in Lafayette County is $270,500

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Lafayette? Legal ($128,077)
- Worst paying jobs? Architecture, Engineering ($4,880)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($103,843)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($11,393)
- Average Income of Residents in Lafayette ($30,059) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Lafayette (4.5) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Lafayette. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Lafayette, Mississippi that match your qualifications.

     JobsLafayette, MississippiUnited States
  $30,059$37,638
  $54,720$69,021
  4.56
  -7.0%-6.2%
  50.9%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationLafayette, MississippiUnited States
  Management$48,864$77,236
  Business, Financial$48,766$68,299
  Computer, Math$59,115$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$4,880$86,023
  Sciences$68,996$66,034
  Social Service$39,909$44,925
  Legal$128,077$88,013
  Education$45,566$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$28,804$43,591
  Health Practitioners$64,286$75,327
  Health Technicians$35,903$41,524
  Healthcare Support$22,083$25,441
  Fire Fighters$32,264$35,516
  Law Enforcement$39,750$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$11,823$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$15,324$23,378
  Personal Care$13,071$15,351
  Sales, Related$21,515$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$25,852$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$43,281$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$34,788$48,436
  Production$27,813$38,103
  Transportation$28,549$39,572
  Material Moving$22,292$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryLafayette, MississippiUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$66,806$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$103,843$74,432
  Construction$39,395$44,287
  Manufacturing$34,270$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$31,481$51,301
  Retail Trade$20,080$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$28,528$43,256
  Utilities$75,227$77,546
  Information$38,482$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$52,308$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$14,873$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$45,047$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$21,756$30,687
  Educational Services$41,076$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$34,835$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$11,393$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,330$18,154
  Other Services$25,515$29,481
  Public Administration$43,677$61,644
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